Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2001 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1595cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 60,770 miles on the clock, averaging 2,500 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for BT51 VHF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 60,770 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,919 |
| Average per year | 2,500 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BT51 VHF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1595cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BT51 VHF
What car is BT51 VHF?
BT51 VHF is a beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BT51 VHF?
The last recorded mileage for BT51 VHF was 60,770 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT51 VHF passed its MOT?
BT51 VHF has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.
Is BT51 VHF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT51 VHF is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BT51 VHF?
BT51 VHF is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.